I've started an informal channel "#python2.8" on freenode IRC. It's to
discuss the potential for a Python 2.8 version -- to see whether there
is interest in it, what it could contain, how it could facilitate
porting to Python 3, who would work on it, etc. If you are interested
in constructive discussion about a Python 2.8, please join.

I realize that if there is actual code created, and if it's not under
the umbrella of the PSF, it couldn't be called "Python 2.8" due to
trademark reasons. But that's premature - let's have some discussions
first to see whether anything can happen.